RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

Facility: Charming Lakes Rehabilitation
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $38.00–$44.00 per hour

Charming Lakes Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team. In this role, you will coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, support accurate and timely MDS completion, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized, resident-centered care plans.

• Coordinate the completion and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with applicable requirements and assessment schedules.

• Review clinical records and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to ensure assessments reflect residents’ needs and care.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and encourage resident and family participation.

• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings and changes in resident condition.

• Monitor Quality Indicators (QI) and Quality Measures (QM), identify areas for improvement, and support corrective action plans.

• Support accurate documentation related to reimbursement processes.

• Assist with discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain assessment schedules, reports, and related records.

• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities.

• Provide staff guidance on documentation, assessment timelines, and care planning procedures.

• Perform responsibilities within the scope of the applicable nursing license.

• Current RN or LPN license in the State of Florida.

• Minimum of two years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and reimbursement practices.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet assessment deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach to care.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Company Perks

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Supportive Team Environment

• One Personal Floating Holiday

Join Charming Lakes Rehabilitation and help support quality care and meaningful outcomes for our residents. Apply today!

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